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Sun, 13 Feb 2022 08:01:00 +0000
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Proved Useful in Search for Airplane
An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) from the AUV manufacturer Teledyne Gavia, proved useful in the search for the wreck of a plane that crashed into Þingvallavatn lake, Southwest Iceland Thursday last week.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 08:08:00 +0000
Northern Lights Adorn the Sky: Favorable Conditions This Weekend
The northern lights adorned the sky above Iceland last night.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:08:00 +0000
Second Phase of Easing of Restrictions Announced
Following a government meeting this morning, Minister of Health Willum Þór Þórsson announced the second phase of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Iceland.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:01:00 +0000
‘Secrets of the Sprakkar’ Featured in NYT: Virtual Book Tour Ongoing
Secret of the Sprakkar: One Small Island Nation, the Women Who Live There, and How They Are Changing the World, by Iceland’s first lady, Eliza Reid, was featured Tuesday In the What to Read section of The New York Times.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:49:00 +0000
All Four Bodies Recovered from Lake
The bodies of all four victims of last week’s plane crash into Þingvallavatn lake, Southwest Iceland, were recovered yesterday.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:21:00 +0000
Two People Injured in Shooting in Reykjavík
A man in his twenties has been arrested by the police, following a shooting incident in the Grafarholt neighborhood of Reykjavík.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:41:00 +0000
Narrow Escape from Avalanche: Video
“The slope suddenly collapsed, as if the mountain had rifted.”

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:41:00 +0000
Diving Likely Postponed Till Tomorrow
Efforts to retrieve the bodies of the victims of last week’s plane crash in Þingvallavatn lake, Southwest Iceland, will likely have to be postponed, since the ice on the lake has become too thick for diving to be possible.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:38:00 +0000
Swimming Pool Full of Sand: Video
The severe weather that moved across Iceland the night before last caused a sand storm in the village Vík í Mýrdal.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:24:00 +0000
Equipment to Be Installed Today on Þingvallavatn Lake
Due to poor driving conditions, the transport of equipment needed to retrieve the bodies of victims of Thursday’s plane crash in Þingvallavatn lake, Southwest Iceland, had to be postponed until today.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:23:00 +0000
High Waves and Exceptionally Strong Winds
There was high surf and big waves near Vestmannaeyjar islands yesterday.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:15:00 +0000
Cool Restaurant — Under Cover of Snow
“The front door burst open in the severe weather at 6 o’clock [yesterday] morning.”

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:13:00 +0000
Security Camera Footage Shows Ill-Fated Plane
The South Iceland police have obtained footage from security cameras, located on cabins near Þingvallavatn lake, where a small airplane crashed on Thursday, killing all four on board.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:24:00 +0000
Preschools to Reopen at 1 pm
Preschools in Reykjavík and vicinity will open at 1 pm and recreational activities of grade school students will resume.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:09:00 +0000
Severe Weather Continues
Orange weather alerts remain in effect all morning for all but the westernmost part of Iceland.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:02:00 +0000
Bodies of Victims of Plane Crash Found in Lake
The bodies of all four men who were on board a small airplane that crashed into Þingvallavatn lake, Southwest Iceland, on Thursday, were located in the lake last night.

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:26:38 +0000
Alert Phase declared due to storms
The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management Alert Phase declared due to storms all over Iceland. The Coordination Center for the Department of Civil Protection and Operations Control Centers throughout the country will be activated...

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:03:00 +0000
Curious Cat in a University Hat Remembered
A cat named Rósalind, nicknamed Rector Rósalind and known for roaming the buildings of the University of Iceland, passed away in January.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:15:00 +0000
Ocean View Property Near Reykjavík Listed for Sale
A unique property with an ocean view, located on Seltjarnarnes point, near Reykjavík, has been listed for sale.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:02:00 +0000
Fatal Accident Near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, South Iceland
A fatal accident occurred on Ring Road One, east of the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur, South Iceland, about 40 minutes past midnight.



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